1950s Maps of Big Bend, South Dakota

Explore 3 historic maps of Big Bend from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Big Bend's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Big Bend's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Big Bend, SD maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Rapid City, 1964 Print
    1953 Map of Rapid City, 1964 Print
    1953 Rapid City
    1964 Print · USGS
    Covers Big Bend, including Rapid City, Spearfish, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1954 Map of Pactola Dam, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Pactola Dam, 1955 Print
    1954 Pactola Dam
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Big Bend, including McGee, Thunderbird Homes Addition, and other nearby areas
    6 unique versions available

  3. 1957 Map of Rapid City
    1957 Map of Rapid City
    1957 Rapid City
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Big Bend, including Rapid City, Spearfish, and other nearby areas

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